The New England Patriots don’t have many weaknesses on their roster, but Boston Sports Journal’s Mike Giardi believes the pass rush could use some help.

“Consistent pass rush is the biggest weakness,” Giardi said Friday on “WEEI Afternoons.” “Some of the guys have decent individual numbers — look at some of the pressures and things of that nature. Still, as much as I like the way the interior has played, even not just the two big guys (Milton Williams and Christian Barmore), but then Khyiris Tonga, Joshua Farme and even Cory Durden.

“I think Mike (Vrabel) even pushed at this...

New England Patriots head coach Mike Vrabel announced on Friday that running back Rhamondre Stevenson will miss Sunday’s game against the Atlanta Falcons due to a toe injury.

With Stevenson out, it’s now time for rookie running back TreVeyon Henderson to step up.

Henderson’s season has been quite a rollercoaster ride. However, he truly shone last week, rushing 10 times for 75 yards against the Cleveland Browns. His performance earned him praise from offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels.

“I don’t think it’s a secret that he’s fast and he does some really good things with the ball,” McDaniels said on Thursday....

Welcome to the Patriots Prospect Preview, our annual series where we talk about the club’s future picks before literally anyone else! It’s time to narrow down our focus for Week 10.

The Patriots’ needs have come into focus as we sit just days away from the 2025 NFL Trade Deadline — which will strike at 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday.

New England seems pretty content with its options at running back, though. Mike Vrabel, Eliot Wolf and Ryan Cowden didn’t seem to mind pulling from their depth at safety and outside linebacker, either. It’s almost as if they feel pretty...

Mike Vrabel offered high praise for a Week 9 opponent, even if the compliment didn’t land with all of his New England Patriots players.

The head coach had three scout team players wear No. 7 to prepare for Bijan Robinson. Asked about those efforts on Friday, Vrabel likened the Atlanta Falcons running back to a Hall of Famer.

However, he doesn’t think all of his younger players understood the reference.

“Obviously, Bijan is a focal point for what they’re going to do,” Vrabel said. “He’s an excellent player, fantastic player. I compared him to Marshall Faulk. I got some eyebrows...

The New England Patriots have until 4 p.m. ET on Tuesday to fortify their roster with a midseason trade. An analyst suggested they contact Mike Vrabel’s former team about a defensive upgrade.

Numerous reports have linked the Patriots to edge rushers before the trade deadline. NFL.com’s Kevin Patra highlighted a possible target when identifying Tennessee Titans linebacker Dre’Mont Jones as New England’s best fit.

“Jones has been productive of late — even with Jeffery Simmons out of the lineup — recording a sack in three straight games and 10 of his 17 QB pressures in that span,” Patra wrote. “The...

The Patriots are looking to extend their winning streak to six games as they take on the Falcons this Sunday. However, New England will need to step up their game, as Atlanta is welcoming back a key player.

Falcons quarterback Michael Penix Jr., who missed last week’s game due to a knee injury, has been removed from the injury report and is expected to start against New England.

Penix has thrown for 1,409 yards and five touchdowns to three interceptions in six games this season.

Patriots fans should remember Penix’s name well, as he was one of the quarterbacks New...

The New England Patriots will be down Rhamondre Stevenson against the Atlanta Falcons.

The starting running back remained a non-participant for three consecutive practices due to a toe injury. He has since been ruled out, as Mike Vrabel announced during his final press conference of the week.

“Everybody else doesn’t have a designation,” the head coach said.

Here’s the rest of the game statuses for Sunday’s 1 p.m. ET kickoff at Gillette Stadium.

OUT

Patriots

• RB Rhamondre Stevenson (toe)

Falcons

• WR Casey Washington (back)
• OT Storm Norton (foot — IR return)
• DE Zach...

One of the New England Patriots’ AFC East rivals made a massive change on Friday.

The Miami Dolphins announced that Chris Grier is out as general manager. Champ Kelly will finish the 2025 season as Miami’s interim GM.

“This morning, I made the decision along with general manager Chris Grier to mutually part ways,” Dolphins owner Stephen Ross said in a statement. “I have incredible respect for Chris and his family, and I want to thank him for his many contributions to the Miami Dolphins over the past 26 years.

“As I assessed the state of the team and in...

TreVeyon Henderson finally broke out against the Cleveland Browns last week, rushing 10 times for 75 yards. This impressive display prompted offensive coordinator Josh McDaniels to praise the young running back’s talent.

“I don’t think it’s a secret that he’s fast and he does some really good things with the ball,” McDaniels said on Thursday, via Carlos A. Lopez. “I thought he made some really good runs. He fought through some contact. Excited to see him build on that and continue to grow.”

McDaniels wasn’t the only member of the Patriots who applauded Henderson’s performance. Head coach Mike Vrabel also[...

Keion White took the high road during his first media availability since being traded to the 49ers, but the third-year defensive end clearly doesn’t love how things ended in New England.

Earlier this week, the Patriots traded White and a seventh-round pick to San Francisco for a sixth-round pick. The deal mirrored the same-day trade that saw safety Kyle Dugger and a seventh-round pick shipped to the Pittsburgh Steelers for a seventh-rounder. All picks are for the 2026 NFL Draft.

White showed flashes of potential as a second-round rookie in 2023 and arguably was New England’s best defensive player in...

The New England Patriots will likely be active ahead of the NFL trade deadline on Nov. 4.

New England is atop the AFC East and should look to bolster its roster. The Patriots have a couple of positions of need, but insider Chad Graff of The Athletic recently revealed New England’s priority is to add an edge rusher.

“The moves also give the Patriots more ammo ahead of the trade deadline,” Graff wrote in a piece published on Friday. “They now have 10 draft picks (11 if White is active in seven or more games the rest of the season),...

The New England Patriots are set to square off against the Atlanta Falcons in Week 9, as they are looking to earn their sixth-straight win once they take the field. However, that task may have gotten more difficult, thanks to the latest update on running back Rhamondre Stevenson’s injury status.

While Stevenson made it through the team’s win over the Cleveland Browns in Week 9, he picked up a hip injury that caused him to miss practice on Wednesday and Thursday. However, he still had a shot to take the field on Friday and give himself a chance to play...